Australian Labradoodle Association of America

Welcome to the Australian Labradoodle Association of America

The Australian Labradoodle Association of America (ALAA) protects the welfare of the Labradoodle and Australian Labradoodle breeds. The organization promotes responsible dog companionship by cataloguing helpful information about the breeds and by offering networking services to breeders and owners. As a leader in this effort, we are working to make a difference.

The ALAA manages the largest database of Labradoodles and Australian Labradoodles in the world, with vital statistics for nearly 20,000 dogs and ancestral information for more than 25,000 dogs. Our membership grows daily and we invite you to join us as we help to write the history of these incredible breeds.

It brings the ALAA great pride that our hard work, dedication and commitment to Health Testing brings recognition to the Labradoodle and Australian Labradoodle as a breed! Never in the history of dog breed development has such an honor been bestowed on a breed club.

The OFA Board of Directors has approved a separate breed code for Labradoodles (LD). If the dog is registered with the ALAA, OFA forms may be submitted with the ALAA registration # and the breed code of “LD”, to be registered in the OFA category of “Labradoodle” instead of in the “Hybrid” category. If an application is received without a registration number, it will be processed in the Hybrid category. According to Eddie Dziuk of the OFA:

“The club registration criteria for registering dogs as Labradoodles is a response to the commitment to health demonstrated by the club not only in its strong code of ethics requiring health screening, but also in response to the club members’ demonstrated use of OFA evaluations.”

Additionally, OptiGen has also agreed to give Labradoodle and Australian Labradoodle their own categories. ALAA Members may notify Optigen of dogs already tested, their test numbers, and which category they should be in and those dogs will be transferred into the new category.

Find a Breeder

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This site also serves as a resource for prospective breeders and pet owners, with a variety of information about Labradoodle traits, breed distinctions, best practices, dog care and more. Read about the ALAA’s interesting beginning, learn more about our commitment to the health and future of these dogs, and find a breeder of integrity.

ALAA Member Breeders pay a fee for annual membership, review/monitoring and for support of ALAA services to the public. ALAA Membership does not mean that the business’ products or services have been evaluated or endorsed by the ALAA or that the ALAA has made a determination as to the business’ product quality or competency in performing services.

The AIS PennHIP method has strong scientific foundation as the most effective hip screening tool available for dogs.

Paw Print Pedigrees allows breeders to show the world that they care about the genetic health of their dogs and that they screen for known diseases.

To collect and disseminate information concerning orthopedic and genetic diseases of animals.